Python Interpreter Version not showing in status bar of VS code on Mac

Question

My python interpreter version does not show up at the bottom of the status bar on VS code on my Mac, it used to but suddenly stopped. Everything works but it just doesn’t show, I tried many possible solutions such as:

1. right clicking the bar to have the Python Extension checked (which I don’t even have an option to check)
2. uninstalling all the extensions then reinstalling it but it didn’t help. Even after restarting my computer.
3. I also can't seem to add python.pythonPath in my settings.json file if that has something to do with it and if it does how can I get that? When I try to add that in my VS code settings.json, it says 'unknown configuration"

Basically I would just like to see the python version on the status bar.

status bar on vs code

Answer 1

Turned out it was placed to a new place in the status bar. Here's how to pin it on the status bar now:

1. Hover over the {} next to the Python language chooser
2. Click the pin icon
3. The selection of the Python environment becomes pinned to the status bar on the right hand side

Answer 2

Have a look at the current v1_64 Changelog https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_64 and search for Status bar. It seems like it has been experimentally moved to the right beside the Language status and is obviously not that clear anymore as it is just a {} in my case. When hovering over it, it reveals the current selected interpreter.